Warner Named 2009 Most Caring Athlete
USA Weekend selects Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner as its 2009 Most Caring Athlete for his charitable work with the First Things First foundation and Mission: Possible! scholarships, plus Punt Pass & Kick clinics.
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Campus Atheists Step Into Spotlight At ISU
Iowa State University freshman Bricelyn Rector backs the school’s Atheist and Agnostic Society as stigma around atheism fades. The trend shows campus atheists and agnostics increasingly speaking out, signaling a shift in student belief discourse.
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Tuition Pressures Rise As Kansas College Costs Grow
As the state budget tightens, concerns mount over rising tuition at Kansas colleges starting next week. Governors and campus leaders warn students face higher costs, potentially affecting enrollment and access to higher education across the state.
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Gray-Little reaches 100 days as KU chancellor on the move
Kansas University Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little marks 100 days in office traveling across Kansas and beyond. The historic selection as KU’s first Black female chief executive has kept a busy pace with task-force goals, state-budget uncertainties, and visits to 13 Kansas cities including Wichita Topeka Liberal Ulysses and Dallas trips.
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Senate Set to Begin Debate on Health Care Bill
Democrats pushed health care legislation past its first hurdle in the Senate with a 60 to 39 vote to begin formal debate. Not a single Republican backed the motion to proceed, underscoring GOP opposition to government insured care while the chamber readied for a full discussion after Thanksgiving.
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Wiggans tries to woo moderates in Kansas race
Democratic candidate Tom Wiggans markets himself as a moderate to win swing voters in Kansas. He aims to topple Sam Brownback with name recognition and cross party appeal, aided by treasurer Wint Winter Jr and past bipartisan contributions. A university analyst notes the uphill fight ahead.
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Particle collider restart sparks CERN triumph
Scientists at CERN celebrate restarting the Large Hadron Collider in Geneva after repairs. The $10 billion machine is readied for new experiments likely starting in January, aiming to explore matter and the universe.
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